Legal Assistant - Corporate amp Tax

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Legal Assistant - Corporate & Tax

The candidate manages the day-to-day schedules of the attorneys. The ability to be proactive and think ahead are key. Assists attorneys with preparation of legal documents. Create, edit, and proofread work product to ensure accuracy. Maintains calendars including appointments, meetings, travel and trip plans. Prepares and maintains spreadsheets and databases for legal files. Processes reimbursements, expense reports and check requests. Effectively manage projects by meeting deadlines and conducting follow-up as needed. Inputs, reviews, edits, and closes timekeepers' time entries through the firm's web-based time entry program using firm standards. Handles monthly client billing. Reviews billing prebills for accuracy and completeness. Performs client, matter and timekeeper inquiries, and narrative edits. Opens new matters and generate client conflict checks. Sets up and maintains timekeeper's work files, including daily and regular filing. Indexes and prepares files for off-site storage. Assumes responsibility for maintaining the highest level of confidentiality of all Firm and client information, records, and files, both within and outside of the Firm. BA/BS degree is preferred. Should have 3+ years of currently transactional experience in the corporate area. Experience with a document management system and time entry system is required. Billing experience preferred (including electronic billing). Law firm experience is preferred.

Additional Information

Requisition ID: 1136

Company info

Hill Ward Henderson.
101 East Kennedy Boulevard Suite 3700
Tampa
Florida
United States 33602
Website : http://www.hwhlaw.com